Increased membership interest necessitates new play clinics

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

On April 6, 250 people came to see the shuffleboard courts and live demonstrations during the Leisure World Discovery Tour. Seventy-one visitors expressed interest in joining and 10 newbies arrived at the April 10 open play session a few days later.

In order to accommodate this happy circumstance, the Board and general membership have instituted a Shuffleboard Club “Learn to Play” clinic on Thursday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. In mid-May the club has also agreed to begin what they hope will become a first annual mini-league, playing a four week season. This will allow beginners to quickly start competitive play before the summer sets in.

April 5 results: Team Shel beat Team Sally 7-5. The all-game winner for Team Shel was Harshad Patel and Sally Fowler was an all-game winner for her own team. Team Carol won over Team Milly 7-5. Anne Calvo and substitute Helene Neun were all-game winners for Team Carol and Linda Evanston was the allgame winner for Team Milly.

April 9 results: Team Sally overtook Team Chandra 7-5. Sally Fowler and John Mount were all-game winners for Team Sally with Team Chandra having no all-game winners. Team Rod beat Team Jack 7-5. Sal LaScala and Rod Osgood were all-game winners for Team Rod with no all-game winners for Team Jack.

—Barbara Gardner

Shuffleboard members preparing for visitors to the courts on April 6 include Bert Thompson (l-r), Sally Fowler, John Mount, Linda Peters, Jesus Sosa and Harshad Patel.